Thorne Tigers Swimming Club

30/10/2023

Some photos showing the new disable facility at Thorne Leisure Centre

30/10/2023

New Update on Thorne Leisure Centre

Chris Hone, chief operating officer for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Centre, said:
“The main contractors on site at Thorne Leisure Centre have lots of work planned over the remainder of summer and into autumn with the refurbishment continuing to progress well.
“Last month the first fix of the pool hall lighting has been completed and a number of new internal walls have been built. We have also seen a start to works on the flooring in the Changing Village and the exterior doors have been replaced. It is great to see the building starting to take shape.
“Work is continuing in the pool hall, with the pool tank, pool side and walls all being refurbished to the standard achieved previously at Askern Leisure Centre. The Changing Village will be stripped back to plaster and the retiling work will then taking place.
“In September the installation of a new Changing Places facility will begin, this will help to make the venue accessible for even more customers.

30/10/2023

Another Update on Thorne Leisure Centre

DMBC Ward Cllrs attended a site visit to Thorne Leisure Centre earlier today. They have regular visits to look at the progress of the work as well as teams meetings.
The works are progressing well, great to see the scaffolding is now down and the new roof can be seen.

30/10/2023

Update on Thorne Leisure Centre

Chris Hone, the chief operating officer for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Centre, said:
“Works on the refurbishment of Thorne Leisure Centre are continuing to progress well.
“This month work to glaze the rear and side elevations and to decorate the pool ceiling facias has taken place.
“The internal drainage package of works has started, and the replacement of the pool filtration pipework has begun.
“Over the coming weeks we will see the first fix of the pool hall lighting and a number of new internal walls built.
“We will also see work on the flooring and tiling in the Changing Village get underway and the exterior doors will be replaced.

18/06/2023

Happy Fathers Day Everyone

02/06/2023

An update has been provided on the refurbishments are Thorne Leisure Centre.

Chris Hone, chief operating officer for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Centre, said:
“We are pleased to report that works on the refurbishment of Thorne Leisure Centre are progressing well.
“Last month, work on the Pool Hall roof was completed along with the Pool Hall ceiling and the glazing of the front elevation in that area. The team have also completed the repairs to the internal walls.
“Works to strengthen the changing village roof have taken place and repairs on that roof area are now underway.
“We’ve also seen the first fix of the ventilation system completed and the repointing of the brickwork to the roofline.
“Over the coming weeks work will take place to glaze the rear and side elevations and to decorate the pool ceiling facias.
“The works package will start on the internal drainage works and the replacement of the pool filtration pipework will begin.
“This is a major refurbishment, and we will keep our local community up to date with progress on a regular basis."
“We will be starting our community engagement this month."
“It will be a real benefit to the community when it reopens in Spring 2024.”

01/06/2023

Swim England is hosting the British Masters Championships for the first time since 2018 this weekend.

The competition gets underway from Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield on Friday.

The British Masters Championships returns to Sheffield for the first time in seven years on Friday as the three-day event gets underway at Ponds Forge.

28/04/2023

Update on the Refurbishment of Thorne Leisure Centre

Chris Hone, chief operating officer for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Centre, said:

“Works on phase one of the refurbishment of Thorne Leisure Centre are progressing well with work to re-line the pool, fully replacing the pool plant and poolside flooring all underway.

“The feasibility study on phase two, which will cover the health and fitness and wider leisure offer is taking place and we will be starting our community engagement late in May, early June.

“Our thanks go to the Ward Members for their continued support and involvement in helping to progress this project. It will be a real benefit to the community when it reopens in Spring 2024.

09/04/2023

04/04/2023

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03/04/2023

It has been announced that Thorne Leisure Center will be open late spring 2024, a definitive date is expected to be confirmed for week commencing 24th April 2023.

With 14 venues across Doncaster, we offer a diverse range of leisure and fitness activities with the goal of helping to achieve a healthier community